The Journey of Wu Shanming's Figure Paintings: An Appreciation of Twenty-five Classic Works
Walking into Wu Shanming's art world, 25 classic character paintings are like vivid historical paintings, showing the diversity and charm of human nature with unique brushstrokes and deep emotions.
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Modern painting (1900-1949) was a magnificent artistic journey. During this period, traditional Chinese painting and Western art concepts blended and collided, giving rise to many new genres and styles. The Shanghai School of Painting led the fashion with its unique style, and the artistic exploration after the Xinhai Revolution further promoted the modernization process of Chinese painting. The art of Chinese painting at this stage is both traditional and modern, full of infinite innovation and vitality.
Let's share the paintings of the famous modern painter Wu Shanming.
Wu Shanming (1941-2021), a leader in contemporary Chinese painting, is a representative of the Zhejiang School of figure painting. Born in Pujiang in 1940, he graduated from the China Academy of Art and stayed on to teach. His education, creation and research have had a profound impact. He has served as the head of the Department of Chinese Painting, cultivated many artistic talents, and many students have made outstanding achievements and made significant contributions to art education.
Wu Shanming, as an outstanding representative of the contemporary Chinese painting world, has been widely praised for his unique style and profound cultural connotation. In his paintings, traditional and modern elements complement each other, and he skillfully combines classical brushstrokes with modern innovative ideas, so that each work is full of unique charm and fully demonstrates the unique charm of Chinese painting.
Wu Shanming's work is deeply influenced by the figure painting of the Zhejiang School, and he not only inherits the academic context of this school, but also continues to carry out in-depth exploration and innovation in his artistic career of more than 40 years. It is this continuous exploration and hard work that enables him to break through the shackles of tradition and create a unique artistic outlook, which opens up a new field for the development of contemporary figure painting, and also makes outstanding contributions to the inheritance and innovation of Chinese painting.
His representative works include: "Chen Yi's Poetry Intent", "Xiaoju", "Dai Girl", "Three Brothers of Zhou", "Three Sisters of Song", "Xinjiang Girl", "Chunhua Autumn Fruit" and "Spring Rhyme of Sangke Snowy Land", etc.
Appreciation of modern painter Wu Shanming's "Mr. Wu Changshuo".
Modern painter Wu Shanming, "Mr. Wu Changshuo", 68 cm in length and 51 cm in width, painted in 1983. The work shows the style of Mr. Wu Changshuo with exquisite brushwork, which is not only a tribute to the master, but also reflects Wu Shanming's unique artistic style.
Appreciation of modern and contemporary painter Wu Shanming's "Hundred Herbs Garden".
Modern painter Wu Shanming, "Hundred Herbs Garden", 128 cm in length and 62 cm in width, painted in 1981. With delicate brushstrokes and rich colors, this painting vividly depicts the lush scene of the Baicao Garden, showing the artist's love for nature and profound artistic attainments.
Appreciation of modern and contemporary painter Wu Shanming's "College Student Picture".
Modern painter Wu Shanming, "College Students", 138 cm in height and 69 cm in width, painted in 2013. The painting delicately captures the youthful atmosphere of female college students, shows their spiritual outlook and the characteristics of the times through the brush, and reflects the painter's deep insight into the characters.
Modern painter Wu Shanming's "Mr. Lin Fengmian" appreciation
Modern painter Wu Shanming, "Mr. Lin Fengmian", 125 cm in height and 125 cm in width, painted in 2014. The painting shows Mr. Lin Fengmian's style with exquisite brushwork, pays affectionate tribute to the master of art, and at the same time reflects Wu Shanming's profound attainments in figure painting.
Appreciation of modern and contemporary painter Wu Shanming's "Friends of Cold".
Modern painter Wu Shanming, "Friends of the Cold", 68 cm in height and 136 cm in width, painted in 2014. In the painting, the four painters gather side by side to communicate with each other in a warm atmosphere. The paintings vividly show the deep friendship between the painters and the common pursuit of art.
Appreciation of modern and contemporary painter Wu Shanming's "Five Old Pictures of Yan'an".
Modern and modern painter Wu Shanming's "Five Elders of Yan'an", 200 cm in length and 300 cm in width (with parts), painted in 1981, is in the collection of the Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution. The details are also exquisite. This work not only shows the artist's superb skills, but also profoundly depicts the style of the five elders of Yan'an, and is now treasured in the Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution, becoming a witness to history.
Appreciation of modern painter Wu Shanming's "Dai Poet Picture".
Modern painter Wu Shanming, "Dai Poet Picture" (realistic figure work), 82 cm long and 70 cm wide, painted in 1978. In the painting, the Dai poet has a unique temperament, both form and spirit, and delicate brushstrokes. Wu Shanming used his brush to capture the poet's momentary demeanor and show his profound artistic attainments.
Appreciation of modern painter Wu Shanming's "Dai Family Girl".
Modern painter Wu Shanming, "Dai Family Girl" (realistic figure work), 68 cm in length and 65 cm in width, painted in 1978. delicately depicts the beauty and gentleness of the Dai family's daughter. Her eyes are deep and her posture is graceful, showing Wu Shanming's superb painting skills and accurate capture of the charm of the characters.
Appreciation of modern and modern painter Wu Shanming's "Xizi Huansha Picture".
Modern painter Wu Shanming's "Xizi Huansha Tu" shows the charm of classical beauty. In the painting, Xizi gently pulls the light yarn and washes by the stream, with a graceful posture and a demure demeanor. Wu Shanming captures the tranquility and beauty of this moment with delicate brushstrokes, which is intoxicating.
Appreciation of modern and contemporary painter Wu Shanming's "Springside Picture".
In the modern painter Wu Shanming's "Springside Picture", a girl holds an umbrella and stands quietly beside the spring. The picture is quiet and beautiful, and the figure of the girl contrasts with the clear spring, as if blended into the harmony of nature. Wu Shanming's brushes skillfully capture the tranquility and vividness of this moment.
Appreciation of modern and contemporary painter Wu Shanming's "Chen Yi's Poetic Intent".
Modern and contemporary painter Wu Shanming, "Chen Yi's Poetic Intent", portrait of Comrade Chen Yi (realistic figure work), 75 cm long and 90 cm wide, painted in 1977. Collection of Wu Shanming Art Museum. Wu Shanming captured the perseverance and wisdom of Comrade Chen Yi with his exquisite skills, and showed the demeanor of this revolutionary.
Appreciation of modern painter Wu Shanming's "Little Chrysanthemum".
Modern and contemporary painter Wu Shanming, "Little Chrysanthemum" (realistic figure work), 1979, collection of Wu Shanming Art Museum. The girl in the painting is innocent and vivid, and Wu Shanming shows her gentleness and tranquility with delicate brushstrokes. This work is now in the collection of the Wu Shanming Art Museum, showing the artist's profound artistic attainments.
Modern painter Wu Shanming's "Dai Family Girl" appreciation
Modern painter Wu Shanming, "Dai Family Girl" (realistic figure work), 70 cm long and 41 cm wide, painted in 1978, Wu Shanming Art Museum collection. It vividly shows the youth and beauty of the Dai girl. It not only highlights the superb skills of the painter, but also conveys the unique charm of Dai culture.
Modern painter Wu Shanming's "Three Brothers of the Zhou Family" appreciation
Modern and contemporary painter Wu Shanming, "Three Brothers of the Zhou Family", collection of Wu Shanming Art Museum. Portraits of Lu Xun and his two brothers are depicted. The vivid painting shows the deep friendship and different personalities of the three brothers, and shows the painter's exquisite skill in depicting the characters.
Appreciation of modern painter Wu Shanming's "Three Sisters of the Song Family".
Modern and contemporary painter Wu Shanming, "Three Sisters of the Song Family", collection of Wu Shanming Art Museum. Delicately depicts the demeanor of Soong Ching Ling and his two sisters. The painting shows the elegance and deep emotion of the three sisters, and is an outstanding representative of Wu Shanming's artistic attainments.
Appreciation of modern painter Wu Shanming's "Xinjiang Girl".
Modern and contemporary painter Wu Shanming, "Xinjiang Girl", collection of Wu Shanming Art Museum. It shows the unique charm of Xinjiang women. The painting delicately outlines the girl's face and costumes, which is full of exotic customs and is a treasure of Wu Shanming's artistic creation.
Appreciation of modern and contemporary painter Wu Shanming's "Spring and Autumn Reality".
Modern and contemporary painter Wu Shanming, "Spring and Autumn Reality", collection of Wu Shanming Art Museum.
Appreciation of modern and contemporary painter Wu Shanming's "Spring Rhyme in the Snowy Land of Sangke".
Modern and contemporary painter Wu Shanming, "Spring Rhyme in the Snowy Land of Sangke", collection of Wu Shanming Art Museum.
Modern painter Wu Shanming's "Longquan Blue and White Porcelain" appreciation
Modern and contemporary painter Wu Shanming, "Longquan Blue and White Porcelain", Wu Shanming Art Museum collection.
Modern painter Wu Shanming's "Mr. Cai Yuanpei" appreciation
Modern painter Wu Shanming, "Mr. Cai Yuanpei", 125 cm in length and 125 cm in width, painted in 1991.
Modern painter Wu Shanming's "Mr. Kang Youwei" appreciation
Modern painter Wu Shanming, "Mr. Kang Youwei", 125 cm in length and 125 cm in width, painted in 2014.
Appreciation of modern and contemporary painter Wu Shanming's "Mr. Ma Yifu".
Modern painter Wu Shanming, "Mr. Ma Yifu", 125 cm in height and 125 cm in width, painted in 2014.
Appreciation of modern painter Wu Shanming's "Mr. Wang Guowei".
Modern painter Wu Shanming, "Mr. Wang Guowei", 125 cm in length and 125 cm in width, painted in 2014.
Appreciation of modern and contemporary painter Wu Shanming's "Mr. Hu Shi's Picture".
Modern painter Wu Shanming, "Mr. Hu Shih", 125 cm in length and 125 cm in width, painted in 2014.
Appreciation of modern and contemporary painter Wu Shanming's "Taoist Nature Map".
Modern painter Wu Shanming, "Taoist Nature Map", 125 cm in length and 125 cm in width, painted in 2014.
After admiring the 25 figure paintings by the painter Wu Shanming, I deeply felt that his works have a unique style and exquisite skills. His paintings, with delicate brushstrokes and rich colors, vividly show the inner world and personality traits of the characters. Whether it is facial expressions or body postures, they are full of vitality and make people feel a strong artistic appeal.
Appreciating the paintings of famous artists, enjoying a calm life. Readers, what do you think of the above works of Wu Shanming shared by Tingyue for you? Welcome to leave a message in the comment area~